Mass Media, Art, & Design Experiential Learning

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College should be more than just a classroom experience. At SEMO, it is.

In the Department of Mass Media, Art, and Design, learning happens in studios, newsrooms, production sets, galleries, agencies, and communities—not just in classrooms. From your first projects to your senior portfolio, you'll create meaningful work that showcases your talent and prepares you for your career.

That's why 100% of our students graduate with real-world experience. You'll collaborate with clients, produce live broadcasts, create films, exhibit artwork, design professional campaigns, and tell stories that make an impact. By graduation, you'll leave with more than a degree—you'll have the experience, portfolio, and confidence to succeed.

Arrow

Tell stories that matter through SEMO's award-winning, student-run digital and print news outlet. Report, write, design, photograph, produce multimedia content, apply creative strategy and publish work for a real audience while building the professional portfolio employers value.

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Crisp Museum

Located on SEMO's River Campus, Crisp Museum connects students with rotating exhibitions, permanent collections, and cultural experiences that bring art, history, and storytelling to life. Explore new exhibitions, attend engaging programs, and discover regional and global cultures that inspire creativity and deepen your understanding of the world.

Crisp Museum

Faultline Film Festival

The Fault Line Film Festival is SEMO's annual narrative short film competition, bringing together emerging student filmmakers to showcase their creativity and storytelling. Compete for a $1,000 grand prize, along with additional cash awards and trophies presented across multiple categories.

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Foundation Review

Foundation Review is a formal portfolio evaluation required for all art majors before enrolling in upper-level studio courses. The review provides students with valuable feedback on their artistic development and confirms their readiness to advance into more specialized studio work.

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Gallery Exhibitions

Share your creativity with the community by exhibiting your work in campus galleries and downtown Cape Girardeau during the city's monthly art walk. These exhibitions give you the opportunity to present your work professionally, connect with audiences, and build your portfolio. Explore what's currently on display in SEMO's galleries.

Gallery Spaces and Exhibits

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KRCU Public Radio

Experience public broadcasting first-hand at KRCU. Students produce news and audio content, learn professional broadcast operations, and gain real-world experience while serving listeners across Southeast Missouri and the surrounding region.

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Partnerships

The Department of Mass Media, Art, and Design partners with businesses, organizations, and universities to create meaningful experiential learning opportunities. You'll work on real projects, build professional connections, and graduate with the experience employers value.

Mass Media, Art, & Design Partnerships

SECreative

Build your portfolio while working with real clients through SECreative, SEMO's student-run strategic media and creative agency. Students develop marketing strategies, conduct audience research, produce multimedia content, and gain professional experience before they graduate.

SEMEDIA

Bring brands to life through strategic digital storytelling. Students develop social media campaigns, create digital content, and build communication strategies for real clients, gaining hands-on experience. This experience gives both on-campus and online students the opportunity to build an impressive professional portfolio.

SETV

Produce, direct, and edit professional television programs and video projects for local broadcast stations and real clients. Gain hands-on production experience while creating content for local and regional audiences.

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Student Organizations

Find your community and grow as a creative professional through student organizations in Mass Media, Art, and Design. Whether you're producing award-winning work, connecting with industry professionals, or serving in leadership roles, you'll find opportunities to make the most of your SEMO experience.

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Study Abroad

Expand your creative perspective through study abroad at SEMO. Students in Mass Media, Art, and Design travel with faculty and classmates around the world, exploring museums, galleries, film and media industries, cultural landmarks, and creative communities - all while building skills that prepare you for success in an increasingly connected world.

Study Abroad

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Internships and Practicum

SEMO mass media, art, & design students earn course credit through hands-on internships and campus practicums. Step out of the classroom, work on professional projects, and graduate with real-world experience.

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